‘World’s oldest sailfish tournament’ “Silver Sailfish DerbyTo say that the Silver Sailsh Derby is the touchstone for all other billsh tournaments is not a small thing. Today such contests are held by the hundreds in all the world’s seas. eir range of awards, formats, rules and entry requirements is as vast as itself. However, they are all descended from a special place and time: West Palm Beach in January of 1935. e very rst Silver Sailsh Derby ran for about two weeks that year and was designed primarily to serve as a spur to the beleaguered charter boat industry, most of which was located at the City Docks directly across from where the WPBFC clubhouse now sits. Its promoters were amateurs on the skinniest of budgets. Planning was hasty at best. Nonetheless, that the event survives today as the great and worthy patriarch of so many others is nothing short of remarkable.” - Mike Rivkin, big game shing historian & author of e West Palm Beach Club: A 75-Year History West Palm Beach Celebrating 76 Years... The Silver Sailfish Derby was established by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club Fishing Club (WPBFC) in January 1935 to promote the region and aid its struggling charter boat fleet during the Great Board of Directors: Depression era. The fact that it has endured the past 76 Pete Schulz, Chairman years speaks volumes. While structured quite differently today, Chester Brewer the event remains the world’s oldest sailfish tournament. The only three Capt. Barry Brimacomb years the Derby didn’t run was 1943 to 1945, during the Second World War. Robert Broadway At one time, famous American author and avid big game angler, Ernest Hemingway was Donn Colee a Derby trophy sponsor. While many different sports and entertainment celebrities have par- ticipated in the prestigious event through the years, it is the Derby’s longstanding support of C.N. “Butch” Farrell conservation efforts that has been its hallmark. The Derby is credited with advancing Dr. Thomas P. Floyd the ‘’ ethic that has been enthusiastically embraced by sportsmen around the John Jolley globe. Perhaps the most notable conservation contribution attributable to the Derby is the Sandra Kaupe development of the red release pennant. The West Palm Beach Fishing Club began flying the Daniel Kleiser pennants in the late 1930’s. Today, the little red pennant is recognized around the world as a way to signify a sailfish release. The Derby was also among the first tournaments to incorporate Robert Oglesby “Silver Sailfish DerbyTo say that the Silver Sailsh Derby is the gamefish tagging for scientific purposes into a competitive format and encouraged the use of Suzanne Ross circle hooks (a hook that reduces post-release mortality) long before it was mandated by the touchstone for all other billsh tournaments is John Taylor National Marine Service. Bud Tyska The Derby has an outstanding reputation and a loyal following among those who enjoy not a small thing. Today such contests are held by William Watson pursuing sailfish, including some of the most accomplished captains, crews and anglers the sport the hundreds in all the world’s seas. eir range David Webb has ever seen. It is a fun and very competitive event with rules designed to ‘level the playing field’ for boats of all sizes. While there are scores of sailfish tournaments each season off of Robert L. Weigt of awards, formats, rules and entry requirements southeast Florida, few possess the rich traditions and unique character of the Silver Sailfish Derby! Staff: The West Palm Beach Fishing Club gratefully acknowledges all those who have fished, is as vast as angling itself. However, they are all volunteered, sponsored and supported the Silver Sailfish Derby throughout our 76 years. descended from a special place and time: West President - The Tournament Committee Thomas L. Twyford, Jr. Palm Beach in January of 1935. e very rst FOLLOW THE DERBY ON FACEBOOK, Silver Sailsh Derby ran for about two weeks that Operations Manager VIEW LIVE SCORING THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT! Joella S. Callaway Stay up to date on tournament happenings by ‘liking’ the Silver Sailfish Derby. Boat year and was designed primarily to serve as a spur entry updates, notable catches, fishing conditions, tournament standings, pictures and award winners will be posted on our facebook page throughout the event. To catch all the action go to: to the beleaguered charter boat industry, most of www.facebook.com/SilverSailfishDerby which was located at the City Docks directly live scoring: www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org/silver-sailfish-derby-standings/ across from where the WPBFC clubhouse now Join the Club, Support our Foundation sits. Its promoters were amateurs on the skinniest Big Game historian and noted author Mike Rivkin describes the West Palm Beach Fishing of budgets. Planning was hasty at best. West Palm Beach Fishing Club Club (WPBFC) this way, “There are fishing clubs, and then there are fishing clubs. More and more, these institutions have evolved into virtual form as anglers find it easier to troll on-line 201 5th Street for the latest information or reports. However, this wasn’t always so. At one time, fishing clubs Nonetheless, that the event survives today as the (corner of 5th St. & N. Flagler Drive) dotted the eastern seaboard from Nova Scotia to Key West. Some were little more than shacks West Palm Beach, FL 33401 great and worthy patriarch of so many others is while others had expansive clubhouses. Each was supported by a community of anglers united nothing short of remarkable.” in their enthusiasm for the sport and eager to share it with others. Alas, most are gone now, unfortunate victims of the changing times. However, a handful remain and a few continue to - Mike Rivkin, big game shing historian & author of Telephone: (561) 832-6780 stand out as shining examples of their kind. Among the very best was and remains the West e West Palm Beach Fishing Club: A 75-Year History Fax: (561) 832-2137 Palm Beach Fishing Club”. Membership in the Fishing Club and participation in club tournaments like the Silver Sailfish Derby ultimately support the conservation and education initiatives conducted by the club and its charitable affiliate, the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation (PBCFF). Kid’s Fishing Days Website: for less fortunate youth, Rods & Reels for Kids, annual marine biology scholarships, artificial reef www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org building, estuarine habitat enhancement and historic preservation are just some of the programs that are supported by your WPBFC membership and Silver Sailfish Derby participation. If you Find us on Facebook are not already a WPBFC member we encourage you to join the club. To learn more about the WPBFC and PBCFF, visit www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org. Membership is available on Copyright 2012 West Palm Beach , or better yet stop by the clubhouse and see first hand what makes the WPBFC so special. Club. All rights reserved. Photo credits: Leonard Bryant Photography & WPBFC archives. Cover art courtesy of Klutch Clothing Co.

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‘World’s oldest sailfish tournament’ Derby Destiny.....

f you were fishing in 1,174 Releases early January last 75th Anniversary Event Posts Iyear and happen to Historic Numbers believe in the spirit of by Tom Twyford, WPBFC President mythological gods, then you might think that King Neptune, with one powerful wave of his , was the one who unleashed thousands of sailfish from their lair on the edge of the Gulf Stream. Derby photos by Leonard Bryant Photography

If that was the case, Neptune’s tim- tournament at 8:04 am. It would be Weber of Allentown, Pennsylvania ing could not have been much better the beginning of an epic eight hour aboard the 'Petunia'. for the 46 boat fleet fishing last year’s period that would shatter numerous The excitement continued on the annual Silver Sailfish Derby. The ven- Derby records. The best of the bite Derby’s second day. Those who ran erable event, recognized as the world’s was between Stuart and the Hobe past the fish the first day stayed closer oldest sailfish tournament, celebrated Sound Loran Tower. Voices calling in to home and were rewarded for their its 75th anniversary in dramatic fash- sailfish releases over the Derby radio decision. The action slid a little fur- ion by recording 1,174 sailfish releases channel were filled with just as much ther south between Jupiter Inlet and during three consecutive days of fish- excitement as a sports announcer the Juno Pier. Multiple boats regis- ing. It was an angling feat that had calling the final minutes of a tied up tered 16 releases, but it was 'El Palacio previously never been accomplished. game seven Stanley Cup match. Pan- De Los Jugos' who claimed Top Daily Anywhere. demonium! The Sailfish Sector of the Boat honors based on time of release. Timing is everything. A week prior Gulf Stream certainly lived up to its Adam Cohen on 'Tales Gone Wild' to the Derby, the weather was being name on day one of the Derby. Angler was Top Angler on Day Two with 11 described as ‘Summerlike’ and sailfish Adam Cohen aboard the 'Tales Gone individual releases. Chad Fair on encounters were few and far between. Wild' released the final fish at 4:19 the 'Cha Ching' landed the Top Daily However, thanks to a passing cold pm bringing the first day total to an Weight Fish with a 24.8 pound cobia. front right before the tournament, the incredible 659 sailfish. The average A few notable milestones occurred dur- sailfish showed up. It would be one of catch per boat was 14.33 sailfish on ing the Derby’s second day. At 1:59 pm only a few decent fronts of the entire day one, the highest per boat average Mark Lane aboard the 'Lady Lane' winter. Reports the day of the Derby ever recorded in Derby history. It caught sailfish number 959 which Captain's meeting were off the hook. boggles the mind to think about how eclipsed the three day tournament Many boats released double digit sails many fish were actually pushing south record for most releases (previously and some were reporting the best during this single day off Palm Beach. 958 sails in the 2006 Derby). The catch sailfish bite they had ever seen. These Past Derby champions 'Get Lit' earned him the Lucky Sailfish Award. reports, combined with blustery north claimed Top Boat honors on day one At 3:22 pm Sasha Lickle aboard the winds, fueled everyone’s anticipation; with a new single day tournament 'ADHD' released the 1,000th sailfish of the Derby Captain’s meeting was record of 36 releases. Thirty six boats the tournament. A total of 365 sails abuzz with excitement. Most partici- posted double digit scores the first were released on the second day. A pants knew that a good sailfish bite day. Scott Robins aboard 'Weez In total, when compared to the previous was likely to continue, but no one could The Keys' was Top Angler on Day One day, seems tame until you realize have predicted what would soon follow. with 13 individual releases. Even the that there are many years when this Fishing Club member Tony Grea- Derby Heaviest Weight Fish record was amount is not caught during the entire ton of Tequesta fishing aboard 'Na- broken during this unprecedented first three day contest. The two day tally tive Son' released the first sail of the day, a 59.3 wahoo landed by Mike was 1,024 sailfish releases. TheDerby fleet had sailed into uncharted waters. By the time day three rolled around crews were busy re-spooling reels and re-rigging rods, captains were scrambling for more bait and anglers were exhausted. Derby radioman Pete Schulz and his crew were running on fumes. A warming wind and calmer sea conditions slowed the sailfish bite considerably the final day. The fleet released 150 sails bringing the three day total to a record breaking 1,174 sailfish releases. Top Daily Boat on day three was the 'Princess Lily' with 8 sails on time. Top Daily Angler was Tony Greaton on the 'Native Son' with 5 releases. Nadia Bohl- man landed the Top Daily Weight Fish with a 25.6 pound cobia on 'Cha Ching'. Team 'Get Lit' earned Top Boat honors overall with 58 sails. 'Get Lit' angler Bill Danko claimed the coveted Rea Trophy for most individual releases with 24 sails. 'Team Murray' was crowned Top Tag Team with a total of 19 tagged sailfish. Life- time WPBFC member Virginia Turney Adams of Ft. Pierce, who is 82 years young, won the Louis S. Boski Outstanding ‘Get Lit’ backs down Angler Trophy. Adam Cohen At the conclusion of the event people looking at the Derby scoreboard were scratching their heads at the numbers posted. Most had a hard time digesting that the numbers represented sailfish releases. There are no concise answers or singular explanations for such an epic sailfish bite, but rather a series of several things, in combination with ideal weather and talented captains, crews and anglers, that resulted in something spectacular. The irony of this incredible sailfish bite taking place on the 75th anniversary of a tournament that has such a strong conservation legacy was not lost on longtime members of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. "This is special and represents what can be accomplished over a long period of time when dedicated anglers persist and voluntarily practice ethical angling techniques such as release- a-dermy resulting in fewer landings. The catch & release ethic, combined with new technol- ogy like circle hooks, shorter fighting times, better gear and knowledge, and good science and management has had a profound impact. Mother nature played an important role as well. The Fishing Club has been pioneering these things in cooperation with several scientific institutions and NGO’s since 1938. The Derby fleet averaged 8.5 sailfish per boat-day! This has never occurred before in our history. I hope Mother Nature provides a sequel!" said longtime member and WPBFC Scientific AdvisorJohn Jolley. Even 94-year old Fishing Club mem- ber Kay Rybovich was at the Derby awards dinner enjoying every second of the stories being told. One could not help but think how proud her late husband, Johnny Rybovich, longtime WPBFC President and marine conser- vation leader, would be regarding such a successful event. The actions taken by the WPBFC over the past seven plus decades to instill a greater conservation ethic in our certainly appears to be making a difference...perhaps with a little help from King Neptune, too.

4th place boat overall winners ‘El Palacio De Los Jugos’ Nadia Bohlman 6

76th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby ANGLER ELIGIBILITY: Open to all anglers except professional captains of release must be indicated for each sailfish; weigh and record dolphin/ and crew. Professional is defined as anyone who 2013has been paid Tournament to fish, kingfish/wahoo/cobia/tuna Rules at the marina on an official tournament scale. crew or captain on a fishing boat in the last year (12 months). The Derby If a boat breaks down, their report may be delivered prior to the deadline Rules Committee reserves the right to determine an angler’s professional by some other boat. The Sailfish Marina is the ONLY official weighing and status. All entrants must fish on boats officially entered in the Silver Sailfish recording station. Derby and must fly the official Derby Pennant. BAIT & TACKLE SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED ENTRY: Tournament limited to 60 boats. DEPARTURE: All boats must visually check out of Palm Beach (Lake Worth) 1. All anglers are limited to fishing 20 lb. (maximum) test line. Leader (any Inlet each morning between 6:30 a.m and 8:00 a.m. Any boats departing material) is limited to 15 feet including floats/corks. The combined length after 8:00 a.m. must visually check out at the Sailfish Marina. You must show of double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet. (IGFA rules). your boat number and be audibly confirmed prior to leaving the inlet. All 2. Tournament boats are allowed to fish a maximum of four (4) lines at any boats must return to Sailfish Marina by water, in the boat you fished on, one time. This includes the use of bait rods. Eligible fish (sailfish, dolphin, to submit their daily score sheet by the designated time. etc.) cannot be caught using a bait rod. No wire lines or planers allowed. BOATS WITH OBSERVERS: Tournament boats that are assigned an ob- and kites are permissible. server can make arrangements to pick up their observer at Sailfish Marina 3. Any type of live, dead or artificial bait can be used and are scored equally. no earlier than 6:00 a.m. The use of natural dead bait teasers/dredges is prohibited. Artificial FISHING HOURS: Official “Lines In” is 8:00 a.m. and official “Lines Out” is bait/strip teasers and dredges are permitted. sailfish with 4:00 p.m. each day, except the final day when “Lines Out” will be at 2:00 p.m. live or dead bait is prohibited. Boats must retain all baits (fresh or used) BOUNDARIES: North: St. Lucie Power Plant (Lat. 27º 20’57.00” N) during fishing hours. South: Boca Raton Inlet (Lat 26º 20’8.00” N) 4. All boats are required to fish with tournament approved zero degree offset DAILY REPORTS: The tournament supplied Daily Report Form must be circle hooks when fishing with live or dead baits. The approved hooks are: completed and submitted by boat at the designated Sailfish Marina Dock Eagle Claw L2004EL (black hook) & Eagle Claw L2004ER (red hook). no later than 90 minutes (1 1/2 hours) after “Lines Out”. Register names Hooks must not be altered in any manner whatsoever. A limited supply of all anglers aboard, whether eligible fish were caught or not (this helps us of size 6/0, 7/0 & 8/0 hooks will be included in your tournament boat compute the tournament catch per unit of effort data). List tag numbers if kit. The use of other traditional hook styles is permitted only when fishing applicable; note estimated weight and length of released sails; official time with unbaited artificial lures.

ANGLING RULES 1. All participants must comply strictly with IGFA rules (included in boat 8. The official Silver Sailfish Derby VHF Channel will be announced at the kits). The only exception will be in the event of multiple hookups. Then Captain’s Meeting. All sailfish releases (time of release) must be radioed the angler may fight additional fish from a rod holder. Anglers must fight to the tournament score keeper. Each release will be audibly verified on their own fish unassisted. Fish will be disqualified if rod, reel or line is the VHF. It is the responsibility of each boat to have a sufficient VHF handled by anyone other than the angler while fish is baited, hooked up radio and/or cellular phone. Tournament standings will also be reported and fought. on the radio at the start and conclusion of each day and a scoreboard will 2. No one may retain hold of the leader to hook a fish. The fish must pull be posted at Sailfish Marina daily. drag from the reel. 9. If tagging sailfish, care should be exercised in placement of the tag, avoid- 3. A sailfish release is official when the angler reels the swivel, float or leader ing eyes, gills & stomach. Billfish Foundation Tags will be available at into contact with the rod tip and/or the mate takes hold of the leader. the Captain’s Meeting. Floats must come tight to top of leader at time of release. Release sailfish 10. Derby officials may disqualify any entrant/entry/captain/boat for any rule by cutting the leader. A reasonable effort must be made to cut the leader infractions and will interpret all rules and constitute final authority. Any as close as possible to the mouth of the fish. Breaking the leader by jerking protests must be submitted in writing immediately to the Derby Commit- or snatching is not permitted & will disqualify a catch. tee and MUST be accompanied by a $500.00 non-refundable protest fee. 4. The intentional abandonment of the boat to fight or land a sailfish is 11. All boats are subject to having an official observer on board at the sole prohibited. All anglers must remain in the boat while fighting fish. discretion of the tournament committee. 5. Boats must retain all baits (fresh or used) during fishing hours. 12. All anglers must be properly licensed for fishing in salt water. Anglers, 6. Marlin releases do not count towards sailfish release points, but will be crews and captains fish at their own risk. eligible for special awards. 13. No individual angler can win more than three (3) major tournament 7. If fish are being fought at “Lines Out” time, the captain MUST report awards including the Rea Trophy. Also, individuals can win only one the number of fish hooked up and only those fish, if successfully released, daily sailfish release award. will count.

The Silver Sailfish Derby is thrilled to be headquartered once again at the beautiful Sailfish Marina, located just north of the Palm Beach Inlet on Singer Island. Dockage, accommodations, waterfront restaurant & bar and fuel dock are just some of the amenities available to Derby participants and boaters throughout the year. Call (561) 844-1724 or go to www.sailfishmarina.com. 2012 Rea Trophy winner One of the grandest traditions in the Silver Sailfish Derby is the annual presentation of Bill Danko The Rea Trophy the Mrs. Henry R. Rea trophy to the top individual angler. Henry Rea was a seasonal resident of Palm Beach and member of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. In 1935 Mr. Rea agreed to support the Derby’s civic cause by sponsoring a trophy to recognize the top Derby angler. No expense was spared since the prize was going to bear his wife’s name. Well-known New York jeweler Milton A. Fuller, a seasonal resident of Palm Beach and angler as well, was commissioned to design the top trophy. Anglers

Two time Rea winning the coveted prize receive an exquisite sterling Trophy winner silver sailfish miniature of the perpetual award. For (1968 & 1973) George M. Gross much of the Derby’s early history the Rea Trophy was . presented to the individual catching the longest sail- fish of the then multi-week contest. The award would later be used to recognize the angler posting the most individual sailfish releases, a change that reflected the Fishing Club’s strong conservation ethic and one that placed more emphasis on angling skill. Winning the Rea Trophy remains one of the most prestigious honors in all of competitive sport fishing.

Bobbi Past Mrs. Henry R. Rea Trophy Winners... Nettles 1994 1935 - Alan McMartin, Montreal, CAN 1973 - George M. Gross, New York, NY 1936 - Jack DeRuyter, New York, NY 1974 - Marjorie Daly, Yarmouth Port, MA 1937 - Henry Henninger, Cleveland, OH 1975 - Kenneth Daly, Yarmouth Port, MA 1938 - Sam Sprott, West Stockbridge, MA 1976 - Helen Grant, Dayton, OH 1939 - Stephen Sanford, New York, NY 1977 - Dr. C. Maurice Whiddon, Savannah, GA 1940 - M.F. Bauger, Palm Beach, FL 1978 - Dr. Donald Sherwin, Jr., Bradenton, FL 1941 - Royal Shannonhouse,III, WPB, FL 1979 - Douglas Anderson, Cedar Rapids, IA 1942 - William Morris, Birmingham, AL 1980 - Louis Perrotti, West Greenwich, RI 1943 - 1945 World War II (no tournament) 1981 - June Crisafi, West Palm Beach, FL 1946 - Henry Chanin, Atlanta, GA 1982 & 1983 Donald Leas, III, Lantana, FL 1947 - John P. MacNeil, Philadelphia, PA 1984 - Dr. Edward Bundy, Chesshire, CT 1948 - Eugene Dillahunt, Bronx, NY 1985 - Raymond Billmeyer, Indian River, MI 1949 - Richard Smith,Jr., New York, NY 1986 - Gerald Kaplan, West Long Branch, NJ 1950 - Henry Chanin, Atlanta, GA 1987 - James Murray, II, Pompano Bch, FL 1951 - Jack Dulleck, Hackensack, NJ 1988 - J. Bruce Beattie, West Palm Beach, FL 1952 - Fred Grundy, Savannah, GA 1989 - Adrienne Sorg, North Palm Beach, FL 1953 - Edna Schueler, Cincinnati, OH 1990 - Nick Smith, North Palm Beach, FL 1954 - John C. Prizer, West Orange, NJ 1991* - Adrienne Sorg/Nick Smith, NPB, FL 1955 - Gloria Carlson, Point Pleasant, NJ 1992 - Nick Smith, North Palm Beach, FL 1956 - Howard H. Craig, Plainfield, NJ Jim Gill (c) - 2003 & Capt. Tore Turney 1993 - Michael Piacentino, Marion, OH 1957 - Blanche Del Deo, Nutley, NJ 1994 - Bobbi Nettles, North Palm Beach, FL 1958 - William Bozman, Baltimore, MD 1995 & 1996 Suzanne Litty, Oxford, MD 1959 - Maurice Neinken, Perkasie, PA 1997 - Dr. Thomas Floyd, West Palm Beach, FL 1960 - Maxwell Sherbourne, Tyngsboro,MA 1998 - Tom Garvey, Yardley, PA 1961 - Dr. Joseph Doolan, Jr., Savannah, GA 1999 - Janeen Davis, Riviera Beach, FL 1962 - Harry Loman, Philadelphia, PA 2000, 2001 & 2002 - Nick Smith, North Palm Beach, FL 1963 - James Baldwin, Locust Valley, NY 2003 - Jim Gill, West Palm Beach, FL 1964 & 1965 Norman Armour, Manalapan, FL 2004 - Peter Miller, Miami, FL 1966 - John E. Larson, Washington, D.C. 2005 - Nancy Paul, Topeka, KA 1967 - George Lucas, Jr. Essex Falls, NJ Nancy Paul - 2006 - Christopher “Kitt” Toomey, Coral Gables, FL 1968 - George M. Gross, New York, NY 2005 2007 - Art Frigo, Jupiter, FL 1969 - Richard J. Chase, Jackson, MS & Tom 2008 & 2009 David Dickerson, Jupiter, FL 1970 - Eleanor Kline, Philadelphia, PA Twyford 2010 - Mark Wodlinger, Singer Island, FL. 1971 - Cynthia Boomhower, Palm Beach, FL 2011 - Peter Miller, Miami, FL. 1972 - Julian Corish, Jr., Savannah, GA * indicates tie 2012 - Bill Danko, Cincinnati, OH.

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76th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby The Rea Trophy2013 - DerbyAngler Awardswith most - releasesAngler overall Angler with 2nd Most Angler with 3rd Most Releases Overall Releases Overall

Angler with 4th Most Releases Overall

Daily Sailfish Release Awards Awarded to the individual who releases the most sailfish each day

Daily 1st Billfish Release Daily last Billfish Release A special award for the 1st & last sailfish released each day

new! Top Lady Angler Lucky Sailfish Award Special trophy presented to the female angler A weekend getaway at Sailfish Marina presented to the who releases the most sailfish of the tournament angler whose sailfish release number is randomly drawn

Daily Weight Fish Award Grand Champion Weight Fish Award An assortment of C&H Lures for the heaviest weight fish Engraved crystal plus a $500 gift certificate for Kluch entered each day. Eligible species: kingfish, dolphin, Clothing presented to the angler catching the largest weight wahoo, cobia & tuna fish entered in the Derby. Eligible species: kingfish, dolphin, wahoo, cobia & tuna

Recent Grand Champion Weight Fish Winners...

2000: R&R - Janeen Davis: 36 lb. Cobia 2001: Perfect Parts- Pico Cassada: 24 lb. Dolphin 2002: Envy - Ronnie Appleton: 31 lb. Wahoo Rob Ruwitch, ‘Hot Rods’, 2004 2003: Envy - Tom Edwards: 28 lb. Dolphin 2004: Hot Rods - Rob Ruwitch: 29.25 lb. Kingfish 2005: Reformed - Joe Farish: 49 lb. Kingfish 2006: Ale N Rye - Tim McClure: 53 lb. Wahoo 2007: Sea Hunter - Paul Sachse: 35 lb. Dolphin 2008: Catch One - David Kairalla: 32 lb. Dolphin 2009: Permitted - John Kazaros: 46.4 lb. Kingfish 2010: Offshore Account - John Rearden: 30.5 lb. Wahoo 2011: MD 20-20 - Adam Yunis: 44 lb. Cobia 2012: Petunia - Mike Weber: 59.3 lb. Wahoo 2012 winner Mike Weber David Kairalla & team ‘Catch One’, 2008 of team ‘Petunia’ The Louis Boski Memorial Trophy Award - presented to the angler with the Most Outstanding Catch

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January 9 - 12, 2013 The West Palm Beach Fishing ClubThe has Single a strong Day con- ofSailfish sailfish balling Record bait east of Boynton Inlet. The bite nection to one of anglings most coveted records; the most was literally non-stop. When the incredible flurry of Atlantic sailfish caught in a single day. There have been action ended Morrow’s boat had posted 54 releases and many incredible release totals posted by boats Boski’s had released an amazing 83 sailfish, through the years, but none eclipse the a single day Atlantic sailfish release record day that Capt. Albert Johnston, WPBFC that still stands today. “For a longtime member Louis Boski and one other an- following that catch my dad and Capt. gler experienced on February 3, 1980. Johnson were able to keep a critical fishing They were fishing aboard Boski’s boat secret under their hat, which is no easy feat the Elbo 7, a 53’ Monterey. A blanket when you are a . Their big secret of thick fog in the morning had been 83was live ballyhoo. Everybody thought they were hampering everybody’s efforts to find fish. fishing live goggle-eye, but it was really ballyhoo. In fact, longtime WPBFC member Nick Smith and his They had a routine where they would take a small boat son Michael fishing from an open boat were forced off out early in the mornings and lots of ballyhoo, the water that morning because of the extremely frigid then the big boat would rendezvous with them offshore and damp conditions. Also on the water that memorable so nobody could see what kind of bait they had in the day was WPBFC member Capt. Jackie Morrow who was well,” said Kurt Boski, Lou Boski’s son. “My dad went at the helm of the charter boat No Problem. When the to every tackle shop in town that day and bought all the weather cleared both Morrow and Johnson found schools red release pennants they had.”

Louis S. BoskiAwarded Memorial to the individual Trophy who makes the most outstanding catch or release, or who makes a unique angling contribution to the tournament as determined by the Tournament Committee. The award is sponsored by WPBFC member Kurt Boski & fam- ily in memory of Kurt’s father, Louis. 2012 winner Ginny Adams (c) with son, Tore & daughter, Djinnee. Recent Boski Trophy Winners... 2001 winner Bonnie Carpenter 1996: Patricia J - Adam & Andy Lavelle: junior anglers who released their 1st ever sailfish 1997: Blue Rose - Charlie LaFlamme & Mario Todaro: released their first ever sail in a tournament 1998: Mer-Lin - Chet Stewart & Pete Michalczyn: landed triple-header sailfish on dead bait 1999: Fishtales - Suzie Donnellan & Jay and Bonnie Carpenter: girls released 7 sailfish in 40 minute period 2000: CommOcean - Gwen Hahn: caught and released 7 sailfish last day of Derby 2001: Fishtales- Bonnie Carpenter: after a 1 hour, 20 minute battle released an estimated 100 pound sailfish 2006 2002: Tuff Cookie - Sean Quinn: lead his team to a sailfish quad catch and release winner 2004: Fubar - Mike Peligini: caught & released his first ever blue marlin (est. 90 lbs.) Mark 2005: Man-O-Warrior - Andrew Simko (age 12) caught and released his 1st & 2nd ever sailfish Wodlinger 2006: Catch One - Mark Wodlinger: jumped overboard to catch a sailfish 2007: Dos Amigos - Steve Alexander: caught & released a sail on dead bait from 23’ boat (smallest in fleet) in 6-8 ft. seas 2008: Drag’n Slayer - Joe Garberoglio: 5 sailfish caught & released from 25’ boat under extreme sea conditions, Day 1 2009: Vic & Beth Nelson of New Milford, CT, having fished the Derby religiously for over 30 years 2010: Pat O’Hara & Team ‘Cool Breeze’: smallest boat in fleet (27’ ) & consistently only all female team in tournament 2011: Justin Lord, fishing aboard the ‘Barefoot’ caught a 42 lb. wahoo using a light monofilament leader and a single circle hook 2012: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Turney Adams, 82 years young, released 2 sailfish while fishing aboard the ‘Reel Lucky’

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76th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby 1996: Patricia J - Adam & Andy Lavelle: junior anglers who released their 1st ever sailfish 1997: Blue Rose - Charlie LaFlamme & Mario Todaro: released their first ever sail in a tournament 1998: Mer-Lin - Chet Stewart & Pete Michalczyn: landed triple-header sailfish on dead bait 1999: Fishtales - Suzie Donnellan & Jay and Bonnie Carpenter: girls released 7 sailfish in 40 minute period 2000: CommOcean - Gwen Hahn: caught and released 7 sailfish last day of Derby 2001: Fishtales- Bonnie Carpenter: after a 1 hour, 20 minute battle released an estimated 100 pound sailfish 2002: Tuff Cookie - Sean Quinn: lead his team to a sailfish quad catch and release 2004: Fubar - Mike Peligini: caught & released his first ever blue marlin (est. 90 lbs.) 2005: Man-O-Warrior - Andrew Simko (age 12) caught and released his 1st & 2nd ever sailfish 2006: Catch One - Mark Wodlinger: jumped overboard to catch a sailfish 2007: Dos Amigos - Steve Alexander: caught & released a sail on dead bait from 23’ boat (smallest in fleet) in 6-8 ft. seas 2008: Drag’n Slayer - Joe Garberoglio: 5 sailfish caught & released from 25’ boat under extreme sea conditions, Day 1 2009: Vic & Beth Nelson of New Milford, CT, having fished the Derby religiously for over 30 years 2010: Pat O’Hara & Team ‘Cool Breeze’: smallest boat in fleet (27’ ) & consistently only all female team in tournament 2011: Justin Lord, fishing aboard the ‘Barefoot’ caught a 42 lb. wahoo using a light monofilament leader and a single circle hook 2012: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Turney Adams, 82 years young, released 2 sailfish while fishing aboard the ‘Reel Lucky’

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Top Boat 2013Trophy Derby Awards - Boat The Derby’s top boat award presented to the boat registering the most overall sailfish releases during the tournament. 2nd place boat 3rd place boat 4th place boat

new! Top Small Boat Award Award presented to the boat 35’ or less registering the most Defending their title! 2012 Top Boat honors went overall sailfish releases during the tournament. to Team ‘Get Lit’ ** For purposes of this award, a small boat will be defined as 35’ or less, measurement based upon manufacturers stated LOA w/o engines.

Top Daily Boat Top Tag Top Captain Sailfish Release Awards (3) Team Award

Recent Top Boat Trophy Winners... 1995: Ruthie - Capt. Charlie Bouchard (16 releases) Anglers: Gus Buonaiuto & Sherman Miller 1996: Toy II - Capt. Bill Weyand (7 releases) Anglers: Bill Weyand, Richard Denti & Martha Chisholm 1997: Liquidator - Capt. Wink Doerzbacher (31 releases) Anglers: Dr. Tom Floyd & Dan Kleiser 1998: Permitted - Capt. Greg Bogdan (16 releases) Anglers: David Leavitt & Flint Harner 1999: Strictly Business - Capt. Vinnie Donato (14 releases) Anglers: Dave & Donna Dickerson, Pete Farkas 2000: Old Reliable - Capt. Ray Rosher (19 releases) Angler: Nick Smith 2001: Hot Rods - Capt. Jeff Archer (16 releases) Anglers: Rob Ruwitch, Jeff Archer & Al Castro 2002: Old Reliable - Capt. Ray Rosher (13 releases) Angler: Nick Smith 2003: Reel Lucky - Capt. Tore Turney (14 releases) Angler: Jim Gill 2004: Get Lit - Capt. Ray Rosher (45 releases) Anglers: Peter Miller, Kitt Toomey, Jon Cooper & Charmain Williams 2005: Get Lit - Capt. Ray Rosher (12 releases) Anglers: Peter Miller, Kitt Toomey, Jon Cooper & Charmain Williams 2006: Get Lit - Capt. Ray Rosher (59 releases) Anglers: Peter Miller, Kitt Toomey & Carlos Garcia 2007: Reel Lucky Too - Capt. Tore Turney (11 releases on time) Anglers: Jim Gill & Art Frigo 2008: Sandman - Capt. Neil Orange (18 releases) Anglers: Jason Roe, Kitt Toomey, Todd & Sandra Kirkpatrick 2009: Certifiable - Capt. Frank Gibbs (12 releases) Anglers: Syd Sussman, Janeen Davis, Molly Fleming & Dave McCleod 2010: Double Take - Capt Mike Laufle (27 Releases) Anglers: Craig Lindner, Tony Cummings, Mike Causley & Todd Peter 2011: Get Lit - Capt. Quinton Dieterle (37 sailfish releases) Anglers: Kitt Toomey, Peter Miller & Claudio Martinez 2012: Get Lit - Capt. Quinton Dieterle (58 sailfish releases) Anglers: Kitt Toomey, Peter Miller & Bill Danko

Daily radio giveaways...

The Derby fleet is reminded that throughout the 3-day tournament, boat numbers will be drawn randomly for VHF radio prize giveaways of items donated by various tournament sponsors. Winning boat numbers will be announced over the VHF & prizes can be picked at the Sailfish Marina when turning in your daily score sheet.

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January 9 - 12, 2013

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76th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby Show your Passion for Sailfishing! Share your enthusiasm for the sport of sailfishing and help kid’s fishing programs at the same time. Your purchase of the sailfish specialty license plate supports Fish Florida, a non-profit organization that donates fishing equipment to programs that educate children about fishing and Florida’s marine environment. Fish Florida does a lot more too.... For more details visit www.fishfloridatag.org.

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January 9 - 12, 2013 2013 Schedule of Events Saturday, January 12 Wednesday, January 9 • 6:00 pm Final Day of Tournament Fishing: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tournament Captain’s meeting at the historic WPBFC clubhouse Teams must submit completed report forms by boat at Sailfish (201 5th St., WPB). Receive boat kits and review Derby rules. Marina no later than 3:30 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and soft drinks. Billfish Foundation tags, derby dinner tickets and tour- nament merchandise will be available for purchase. Mandatory Saturday Evening • 7:00 - 9:30 pm attendance from at least one crew member. Derby Dinner & Trophy Presentations at the Sailfish Club of Florida, located in Palm Beach. There is ample seating at the Thursday & Friday, January 10 & 11 dinner, however, tickets must be purchased prior to January 12th. Please note this is not a Sailfish Club event, so all Derby Silver Sailfish Derby Tournament Fishing Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 dinner tickets must be purchased through the Fishing Club. p.m. Informal rum punch gathering by the Derby scoreboard at Jacket required, tie is suggested. No jeans or shorts please. 5:00 p.m. dockside at the Sailfish Marina. Teams must submit completed report forms by boat at Sailfish Marina no later than 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Cocktails & social 5:30 p.m. 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Prime rib & buffet 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Trophy presentations & ‘Bucket of Silver’raffle drawing

Mrs. Elizabeth R.A Rea Special Thank You to our Tournament SponsorsThe Boski Family

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REGISTER TODAY!! 76th Annual SILVER SAILFISH DERBY JANUARY 9 - 12, 2013 • SAILFISH MARINA, SINGER ISLAND

OFFICIAL DERBY ENTRY FORM - JAN. 9-12, 2013 Boat No. $975.00 per boat for WPBFC members (by Dec. 20th)

$1,275.00 per boat for non members (by Dec. 20th) *for offi cial use only After Dec. 20th: $1,175 WPBFC members/ $1,475 non-members $120.00 per person for Derby dinner tickets (sold seperately) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Boat registration, offi cial Derby boat kit fi lled with Silver Sailfi sh Derby burgee, two (2) tournament tee shirts, Derby score sheets, circle hooks & other fi shing related goodies! Dinner tickets must be purchased separately. *Tournament is limited to 60 vessels. Entries are taken on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. At least one angler per boat has to be a WPBFC member in good standing to qualify for the member discount. Registrations must be received by Thursday, December 20, 2012. A $200 late registration fee is applicable if full payment is not received as of this date. Contact Name: Please Print Clearly Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: (H) (cell) Email address: Boat Name: Boat Make: Length: Captain: captain’s cell: List names of angler(s) fi shing in the tournament (no limit to number of anglers): 1. 2. Hometown: Hometown: 3. 4. Hometown: Hometown:

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Check (payable to the West Palm Beach Fishing Club) VISA Mastercard AmEx

Exp. Date Participants of the Silver Sailfi sh Derby enter at their own risk. By entering, I agree that the WPBFC, sponsors, committee members & all persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournament shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm or injury suffered to any participant, vessel or equipment which may occur during the tournament. All anglers aboard my boat understand the rules of the tournament & agree to abide by them. Total tournament tee Signature of Registrant: shirts requested: (2 long sleeve tees are included w/ WPBFC MEMBER ($975) OR NON-MEMBER ($1,275)ENTRY FEE: $ your entry - additional tees are $20; XXL & XXXL are $22) LATE REGISTRATION FEE (ADDITIONAL $200 AFTER DEC. 20TH): $ Please specify size(s): DERBY DINNER TICKETS: @ $120 EACH: $ S___ M___ L___ XL___ ADD’L. LONG SLEEVE DERBY TEES @ $20 (SIZES S,M,L & XL): $ XXL___XXXL___ ADD’L. LONG SLEEVE DERBY TEES @ $22 (SIZES XXL & XXXL): $ Total Quantity:______DERBY VISORS @ $16 EACH $ Shirt sizes are not guaranteed unless entries are received by Dec. 26,2012. BUCKET OF SILVER 50/50 CASH RAFFLE TICKETS @ $100 EA.: $ (winner need not be present at drawing - anyone can participate) **Shirt & visor only orders are welcomed TOTAL REMITTED: $ Return this form to: Derby Entry, P.O. Box 468, WPB, FL 33402 or fax to (561) 832-2137 SORRY, NO RAINCHECKS OR REFUNDS register online at: westpalmbeachfishingclub.org/silver-sailfish-derby.php Best First Day of 3-Day DerbySilver Sailfish Derby Records Rea Trophy 659 sailfish releases on January 5, 2012 during 75th Derby. winner (Previous record was 258 sailfish releases in 2006 Derby). Nick Smith (c) is flanked by Capt. Ray Best Second Day of 3-Day Derby Rosher (l) 397 sailfish releases on January 6, 2006 during 69th Derby. & mate Alex (Previous record was 373 releases on day #2 of 2004 Derby). Castellanos

Best Third Day of 3-Day Derby 303 sailfish releases on January 7, 2006 during 69th Derby. Angler to Win the Derby’s Rea Trophy the Most Times Best 3-Day Derby Total Nick Smith of Stuart, Florida, has won the prestigious Rea 1,174 sailfish releases by 46 boats fishing in 75th Derby Trophy 6 times (1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2001 & 2002). The January 5 – 7, 2012. A world record for Atlantic sailfish Mrs. Henry R. Rea Trophy is the Derby’s Top Individual Angler during three consecutive days of tournament fishing Award and is presented to the angler who releases (Previous record was 958 sailfish releases by 50 the most sailfish during the 3-day tournament. boats in 2006 Derby).* Chip Sheehan (l) on ‘Cookie’ in 2004 Best Single Day Total by one Boat in 3-Day Derby Team Get Lit led by Capt. Quinton Dieterle of Coral Gables Best Single Day Total by one Angler with 36 releases on Day #1 of 2012 Derby (Previous record held in 3-Day Derby by team Get Lit , led by Capt. Ray Rosher, with 35 sails Day #2 Chip Sheehan of Boynton Beach of 2006 Derby). fishing aboard the Cookie with 19 individual sailfish releases on Day #2 of 2004 Derby. (of note: Angler Jim Gill of ‘Get Lit’, day 2 in 2006 West Palm Beach posted an impressive 18 individual sailfish Best Tournament 3-Day releases on Day #2 of the 2006 Total by a Derby Boat Silver Sailfish Derby). Team Get Lit from Miami (Capt. Ray Rosher, Kitt Toomey, Peter Miller, Carlos Garcia) with 59 sailfish releases during Most Individual Sailfish Releases in 3-Day Derby Overall 69th Derby in 2006 Tie: Peter Miller of Miami aboard team Get Lit with 26 during 2004 Derby and fellow team mate Christopher “Kitt” Toomey of Miami aboard team Get Lit with 26 releases during 69th Derby in 2006

Most Anglers to Catch at least one Sailfish During Derby 177 different individual anglers during 2004 Derby. Most Boats to Post Double Digit Score during 3-Day Derby 43 boats released 10 or more sails during the 2012 Derby. (Previous record was 36 boats during the 2006 Derby.)

Best Catch/Per Boat Day Average for 3-Day Derby Heaviest Weight Fish Entered 8.5 sails per boat day during 75th Derby in 2012 (Previous in 3-Day Derby record was 6.45 sails per boat day during 2011 Derby. The 59.3 pound wahoo caught Derby’s historical tournament average is somewhere between by Mike Weber aboard 1.3 and 1.5 sails per boat day). team Petunia during the 2012 Derby (Eligible weight Best Single Day Catch Per Boat/Day Average in Derby fish are: Kingfish, Dolphin, 14.3 sails per boat/day on Thursday, January 5, 2012. 46 boats Wahoo, Cobia and Tuna). released 659 sails (Previous record was Day #2 during the 2011 Derby when 35 boats registered 8.2 sails per boat/day). Mike Weber’s big wahoo, 2012

* These records do not include tournament totals for the Silver Sailfish Derby’s held prior to 1992 when the event was three weeks, sometimes nearly 4 weeks long (1935 to 1991). Interestingly however, since the first Silver Sailfish Derby, held in 1935, there are only 2 occasions when the Derby fleet caught more than 1,174 sails (the number of sailfish released during the three-day Derby in 2012). The dates of those events were: 1942 = 1,238 sails and 1948 = 1,579 sails.

West Palm Beach Fishing Club PRSRT STD P.O. Box 468 U.S. Postage West Palm Beach, FL 33402 Corner of Fifth Street and North Flagler Drive PAID West Palm Beach, FL (561) 832-6780 • Fax (561) 832-2137 Permit No. 224 www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org

76th annual January 9 -12, 2013 Silver Sailfish Derby